Navionics HD app for Nexus 7General

Let me first start off by saying that I purchased the Nexus 7 SPECIFICALLY for the Navionics application. However, upon delivery I notice it isn't available through the Play Store. I've read threads online (and even on this forum) where some people say it's possible by side-loading. I don't know what that means, though.

If you can't get it to work I could recommend a much more economical app that is fully capable of an on the water Chart plotter. I take mine on the boat all the time. Try MX Mariner

You can download region maps including NOAA maps in advance of use. It requires no internet connection once set up (GPS only). I have a GPX file with 480 waypoints off the coast of the Panhandle, FL that is easy updated and imported in the app. It's been dead accurate in my experience. It functions very well on the N7. GPS locks in seconds once the app starts.

It has every feature I would look for in a chartplotter. Their site lists planned future version as well. Im looking forward to anchor watch which will sound an alarm when I float off a wreck.